Fears & Phobias
When Fear Becomes a Barrier
We all feel fear at times, but phobias and intense fears can take over — causing panic, avoidance, or a sense of dread even when there's no real threat. It might feel irrational, but your reaction is very real. That doesn’t mean you're stuck with it.
Common Fears and Phobias I Can Help With
You don’t have to justify your fear — if it’s getting in the way of your life, it matters. I support people with:
- Fear of flying or driving
- Public speaking
- Social or performance anxiety
- Claustrophobia
- Fear of animals (e.g. spiders, dogs, birds)
- Needle or medical phobias
- Panic around choking, vomiting, or fainting
- Situational fears (e.g. lifts, storms, crowds)
If it's not on this list, that’s okay — therapy is tailored to your unique experience.
How Therapy Can Help
Using BWRT®, hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy, we work directly with your brain’s fear response — often without needing to relive the fear or face it head-on. Instead of just learning to "cope," we change the emotional reaction so the fear no longer takes over.
Why Online Therapy Works for Phobias
Online therapy is ideal for working with fears — you can talk from a space that feels safe and familiar, without needing to be near your trigger. It’s private, gentle, and effective, with no pressure to face your fear in real life unless you're ready.
What You’ll Gain
More freedom. More calm. More confidence to do the things you’ve been avoiding. Whether it’s a big fear or something that just feels silly — when it stops controlling your life, everything starts to feel easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — not with the way I work. BWRT® and hypnotherapy allow us to change how your brain responds without needing to expose you to the fear in real life. Many people feel better without ever having to "face" it directly.
No fear is silly if it’s affecting your life. You won’t be judged here. I’ve helped people with all kinds of fears — even ones they thought they’d never tell anyone about.
Yes — even long-standing fears can shift. Many clients are surprised by how quickly their reactions change, especially with BWRT®, which works directly with the part of the brain that triggers fear.
Not if you don’t want to. With BWRT®, you don’t have to describe the fear at length or relive it. We focus on the emotional response, not the full story.
It depends on the fear and how deeply it’s wired in, but many people start to feel different after just a few sessions. I’ll support you at a pace that feels right, with no pressure.
